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Disposing of waste responsibly isn't that hard

When you make room for the new, make sure you're responsible about disposing the old.




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Are you one of the 'weirdos' who picks up litter?

When it comes to plastic especially, it seems like a no-brainer to at least pick up some of it when you’re out in nature.




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Starbucks proves you can recycle coffee cups

Starbucks just recycled 25 million unused Starbucks cups, and that's good news. But don't ditch your reusable travel mug just yet.




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Aflac CEO named one of world's best

Harvard Business Review names Dan Amos one of the best-performing CEOs in the world.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Best use of drones ever? Planting a forest

Projects in India and Myanmar and using flying tech to plant trees under the right conditions.



  • Research & Innovations

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There's a part of the brain that always says yes to one more

The brain's impulsivity switch could be key to fighting obesity as well addiction and disease.



  • Research & Innovations

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Darwin may have been wrong about the origin of life on Earth

New research suggests life on Earth sprang from geothermal vents in the deep ocean.



  • Research & Innovations

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From coffee beans to car parts: How Ford and McDonald's are teaming up for sustainable solutions

By turning coffee waste into auto parts, this collaboration builds on the two companies' commitments to environmental stewardship.



  • Research & Innovations

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Ghostly remains of massive Roman shipwreck found in Mediterranean

The wreck, dating back 2,000 years, is estimated to contain some 6,000 amphorae.



  • Research & Innovations

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DNA found in 5,700-year-old chewing gum helps recreate image of Stone Age woman

DNA found in chewed birch pitch helps scientists recreate image, but it's also unraveling other Stone Age secrets.



  • Research & Innovations

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The way you dance is kind of like a fingerprint

Researchers have developed dancer-recognition software that's astoundingly accurate.



  • Research & Innovations

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Are you one of those people who can make their ears rumble?

A small number of people can contract an ear muscle called the tensor tympani to block out sound.



  • Research & Innovations

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Researchers turn to 'sentinel trees' to warn of destructive pests

The global effort aims to help protect native tree species and reduce the billions in potential damages.



  • Research & Innovations

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This new blood test accurately predicts 50 types of cancer

Scientists using artificial intelligence have devised a highly accurate blood test for 50 kinds of cancer by looking for the DNA of dead tumor cells.



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If you want the health benefits of tomatoes, keep your meatballs away from the spaghetti

A study finds that a tomato's cancer-fighting properties are reduced when consumed with iron-rich food.




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The future of transportation

The future of transportation




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Why doesn't the FDA have more control over the safety of beauty products?

FDA issues rare warning after 21,000 people suffer an adverse reaction to Wen hair care product.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Reports of negative health reactions to cosmetics have doubled in the last 2 years

The number of negative health reactions to cosmetic products reported to the FDA has skyrocketed, with the majority of complaints coming for hair products.




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This finch has a coat of many colors, but its head hue is the key

Gouldian finches can have red, black or yellow heads and researchers want to know why.




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Photographer captures stunning image of eagle in symmetrical reflection

Amateur photographer Steve Biro takes a riveting photo of a bald eagle and his mirror image.




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One of New Zealand's rarest parakeets is having a banner breeding season

Thanks to an abundance of beech seeds, so far this year 150 orange-fronted parakeet chicks have been born in the wild in New Zealand.




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A record number of condor chicks hatched in the Southwest this year

California condors hatch at Zion and Grand Canyon national parks, pushing their numbers beyond 500.




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Firefighters save great horned owl from ashes of California wildfire

A great horned owl is rescued from the ashes of the Maria Fire in California.




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Endangered Hawaiian duck's comeback is a 'beacon of hope' for conservationists

The only endemic duck remaining on the Hawaiian islands is back from the brink of genetic extinction.




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Christmas Bird Count takes off Dec. 14

Grab your binoculars and help scientists study bird populations in the 2019 edition of the world's longest running citizen-science survey.




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Watch a flock of starlings fly across a beautiful Irish sunset

Video shows a majestic murmuration of starlings flying across a beautiful Irish sky.




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Watch a massive bald eagle take off from a Boston street in slow motion

A massive bald eagle is filmed in slow motion taking off from a street in Melrose, near Boston.




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Flu may boost risk of Alzheimer's

When we come down with the flu, we might think the worst is over after a week of a sore throat and body aches. But such viral infections may have lasting, unsee



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Controversial bird flu paper explains potential of pandemic

Bird flu can be transmitted between mammals — and possible humans — needing only four mutations to do so, a new study published this week in the journal Nat



  • Research & Innovations

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Storefront IV clinic offers quick fix for flu sufferers

Chicago residents have a new way of treating the flu, but is it worth the risk?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Paid time off the key to containing the flu

Giving employees paid time off when they're sick is the best way to keep influenza from spreading throughout the office.




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New strain of avian flu hops over to humans

A 20-year-old woman in Taiwan is the first person known to be infected with a strain of bird flu called H6N1.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Your birth year determines which strain of flu will kick your butt

Researchers now know why some people are more susceptible to certain strains of the flu.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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13 likely health benefits of drinking tea

From managing stress to fighting cancer, tea has many benefits to help someone live a healthier life.




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Meet 'The Spirit Farmer' of South Georgia

Colquitt, Georgia is home to the largest hand-painted mural in the U.S., a mural that depicts what life is like as a farmer.



  • Arts & Culture

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Should residents of Hurricane Highway islands keep rebuilding?

Hurricanes keep coming through, destroying homes and beaches, yet tenacious residents keep on rebuilding. While this endless process of destruction and construc



  • Climate & Weather

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'Catastrophe in the Making: The Engineering of Katrina and the Disasters of Tomorrow'

The suffering of New Orleans offers valuable lessons -- but is the U.S. paying attention?



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Snowmageddon vs. Christmas blizzard of 2010

The severity of two big winter storms from 2010 are compared, stat by stat. Which one emerges as the true snow storm of the year?



  • Climate & Weather

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Blizzard rips off part of Wrigley Field roof in Chicago

Extreme winds have damaged the roof over the Wrigley Field press box in addition to other buildings in the area.



  • Climate & Weather

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A look back at the wild weather of 2011

To say 2011 has been a wild weather year would be a huge understatement. From tornadoes to floods to wildfires, weather records were set across the United State



  • Climate & Weather

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21 inches of snow? Blizzard buries Kansas record

The blizzard that pounded the southern Plains states added to the snow the area received just days ago.



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When chimpanzees leave research labs, they often find a home at Chimp Haven

Chimp Haven sanctuary has new open-air corral for climbing, playing and exploring.




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Growing number of kids choose charity over birthday gifts

More and more charities say they have been helped by these 'pint-sized philanthropists' who are choosing to give rather than receive.




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One man's incredible search for the acoustic wonders of the world

Acoustic engineer Trevor Cox is on a mission to identify the most wondrous sounds on Earth.




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Simple tree branch water filter removes 99% of E. coli

High-tech water filters are wonderful. But what if you could go DIY, using just a piece of wood?




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How researchers track the 'lost years' of baby sea turtles

Hoping to better protect loggerheads, scientists get creative in finding a way to track the years that baby turtles spend in the ocean.




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From hunters to protectors: The Lion Guardians and a story of changing perceptions

Conservation group Lion Guardians has helped East Africa’s Masai tribesmen bring back the big cats and better their own lives.




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Top 10 Eco-Friendly Features of Walmart Stores

Our sustainability commitments help us cut costs so we can pass those savings on to our customers




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Could lights be the future of pesticides?

A U.S. company is developing a 'photonic fence' to fend off mosquitoes, part of a broader effort to control pests with lights instead of chemicals.




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A tasty tale of reinvention

Whether crafting cookbooks or ice cream, Shaun Chavis is all about sharing her love of authentic food.